All-Inclusive Senior Living Communities on Long Island Since 2005
631-323-6022
DOWNLOAD OUR BROCHURE NOW

The Arbors Assisted Living Community

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Local Story
    • Arbors Angels Testimonials
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Our All-Inclusive Communities
    • Memory Care – SafeCare
    • Specialty Programs
    • Activities
    • Amenities
      • Dining
      • Wellness
      • Case Management
  • Heroes Welcome
    • Assisted Living for Veterans
    • Health Care Professionals
    • First Responders
    • Veteran Pension Program
    • Meet Our Heroes
  • Communities
    • Bohemia
    • Hauppauge
    • Islandia East
    • Islandia West
    • Westbury
  • Family Resources
    • Resources
    • FAQ
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Local Story
    • Arbors Angels Testimonials
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Our All-Inclusive Communities
    • Memory Care – SafeCare
    • Specialty Programs
    • Activities
    • Amenities
      • Dining
      • Wellness
      • Case Management
  • Heroes Welcome
    • Assisted Living for Veterans
    • Health Care Professionals
    • First Responders
    • Veteran Pension Program
    • Meet Our Heroes
  • Communities
    • Bohemia
    • Hauppauge
    • Islandia East
    • Islandia West
    • Westbury
  • Family Resources
    • Resources
    • FAQ
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Careers
  • Reviews
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Careers
Schedule a Visit
How  Elderly Caregivers Can Reduce Stress During the Holidays-1213 How  Elderly Caregivers Can Reduce Stress During the Holidays-1213

Blog

14

December2018

How Elderly Caregivers Can Reduce Stress During the Holidays

While caring for an elderly loved one presents many challenges, you do it because you care about their health and well-being. Besides the everyday stresses that come along with being a caregiver, the holiday season can add more to your regular schedule — and caregiver burnout may rear its ugly head.

Here are some tips to reduce stress so you and your elderly loved one can enjoy the holiday season together!

It’s OK to Say No

From baking treats to hosting and attending parties, you may be asked to lend a hand in holiday tasks. Although you want to help out and participate in your office cookie exchange, you may have to opt out if it’s going to add more to your plate. Saying no doesn’t mean you are selfish or unkind, so don’t feel guilty when you have to decline. Set up your holiday priorities on what you need to get done for you and the person you are caring for first. If the extra things fit into your holiday schedule and it’s something fun that you want to do, then go for it!

Ask for Help

We all can’t be superheroes! Asking for help does not mean that you are inadequate in caring for your loved one. Perhaps enlist a friend or family member to stay with your elderly loved one for a few hours so you can get some holiday shopping accomplished. If you know someone who enjoys cooking and can assist with holiday meal prepping or a neighbor who can help out with grocery shopping, don’t be hesitant to ask. You may be pleasantly surprised to find that people genuinely want to help.

Make Time for Yourself

You are probably so used to caring for others that you forget about your own care. If you’ve stopped doing the things you enjoy, now is the best time to start. Create some downtime to read or listen to an audiobook. Visiting with friends or even watching a holiday movie with your elderly loved one can also be relaxing too. Here are some other things you can do:

  • Take a bubble bath
  • Meditate
  • Make time for a massage
  • Exercise at home or go to the gym
  • Stretch
  • Take a walk

Giving your loved one around the clock care can be taxing both physically and mentally, but you want the best for those you love. If you are experiencing caregiver burnout this season and need assistance with caring for your aging parent or loved one, The Arbors Assisted Living can help. Contact us to learn more.

Popular Posts

Recent Posts

Snacks to Eat When You Have High Cholesterol-1
Snacks to Eat When You Have High Cholesterol June 05,2017
Westbury Academy Awards Ceremony-2
Westbury Academy Awards Ceremony March 10,2014
Have You Ever Wondered Why You Sigh So Much?-3
Have You Ever Wondered Why You Sigh So Much? December 07,2016
Islandia East & West Summer Concert Series-4
Islandia East & West Summer Concert Series July 09,2013
The Arbors Olympic Games 2023-1
The Arbors Olympic Games 2023
September 14,2023
Happy Grandparents Day-2
Happy Grandparents Day
September 08,2023
Power of Positive Energy in Your Golden Years: A Path to Health and Mindfulness-3
Power of Positive Energy in Your Golden Years: A Path to Health and Mindfulness
August 18,2023
Pink for Barbie!-4
Pink for Barbie!
August 16,2023

Category

  • Arbors Employee Advantage
  • Ask the Expert
  • Bohemia
  • GrandFriends
  • Hauppauge
  • Health & Wellness
  • Islandia East
  • Islandia West
  • The Arbors' News
  • Uncategorized
  • Westbury
The Arbors Assisted Living Community-1415

Providing an all-inclusive nurturing, supportive, and active environment that fosters independence yet offers assistance when needed.

Quick Links
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Services for Assisted Living in Bohemia, NY and Surrounding Areas
  • Heroes Welcome
  • Communities
  • Family Resources
Services
  • Our All-Inclusive Communities
  • Activities
  • Amenities
  • Dining
  • Wellness
  • Case Management
  • Transitions Neighborhood
  • SafeCare Memory Care
Useful Links
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Careers
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube

© 2023 The Arbors Assisted Living. All rights reserved.